Kosciusko, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Kosciusko, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.0 pts more Rep. than Indiana overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,040 | 75.3% | 52.4 pts (13,255 votes) | 25,284 | — | 37.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,136 | 78.1% | 57.0 pts (16,159 votes) | 28,360 | -4.1 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 20,488 | 68.0% | 37.3 pts (11,252 votes) | 30,134 | +19.6 pts | 38.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 22,558 | 75.0% | 52.2 pts (15,696 votes) | 30,060 | -15.5 pts | 43.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 23,935 | 74.6% | 54.9 pts (17,622 votes) | 32,084 | -4.9 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,499 | 74.0% | 50.7 pts (18,135 votes) | 35,787 | +6.2 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,213 | 75.1% | 52.2 pts (18,218 votes) | 34,896 | -1.2 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 74,211 | 34.1% of population |
| 2004 | 75,447 | 37.6% of population |
| 2008 | 77,091 | 39.1% of population |
| 2012 | 77,603 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 78,732 | 40.8% of population |
| 2020 | 80,161 | 44.6% of population |
| 2024 | 80,669 | 43.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kosciusko shifted 0.1 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Kosciusko has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Kosciusko voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kosciusko has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Kosciusko?
Kosciusko's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 37.9 points (11,252 votes) out of 30,134 total votes cast.
Has Kosciusko ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kosciusko has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kosciusko?
The widest margin on record for Kosciusko was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 58.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Kosciusko relative to its population?
In 2024, 34,896 votes were recorded in Kosciusko against a total population of 80,669 (43.3% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Kosciusko a presidential bellwether county?
Kosciusko has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).